January 8th, 2010
I hope all of you had a lovely holiday season, and that this post finds you well. I’ve been off the radar, except for Magical, busy with editing, and delving into a new story. I ran across the little jewel below the other day, and wanted to share. May 2010 bring you closer to your dreams, and once captured that you recognize its beauty!
The Splashes of Life ~Author Unknown~
~A Sioux Indian story~
My grandfather took me to the fishing pond when I was about seven, and he told me to throw a stone into the water. He told me to watch the circles created by the stone. Then he asked me to think of myself as that stone person.
“You may create lost of splashes in your life, but the waves that come from those splashes will disturb the peace of all your fellow creatures,” he said. “Remember that you are responsible for what you put in your circle and that circle will also touch many other circles. You need to live in a way that allows the good that comes from your circle to send the peace of that goodness to others. The splash that comes from anger or jealousy will send those feelings to other circles. You are
responsible for both.”
That was the first time I realized each person creates the inner peace or discord that flows out into the world. We cannot create world peace if we are riddled with inner conflict, hatred, doubt, or anger. We radiate the feelings and thoughts that we hold inside whether we speak them or not. Whatever is splashing around inside of us is spilling out into the world, creating beauty or discord with all other circles of life.
Remember the eternal wisdom:
WHATEVER YOU FOCUS ON EXPANDS
~author unknown~
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October 6th, 2009
I love Tinkerbell, and everything she represents; she’s loyal and comes with all those emotions that make us human. She’s larger than life, and the real deal in my book! And yes, I do know she was created, but hey so were we.
Magic comes in all forms; it can be a smile from a grandchild, a rainbow, a quiet night for reflection, a dream, music that moves your soul, a good book, and loving someone. Life is full of the good stuff, and that’s what I focus on. Life can throw out some snags, and you might hit a speed bump, but somewhere around you magic lives just waiting to be recognized. When you pay attention, you breathe life into whatever it is you’re captivated with.
On a note, I wrote my blog today for Magical. I’d love to see you there Friday, if ya have the time! I have the word magic in that title too, and decided that this week I’m feelin’ a little like Tinkerbell! So tell me, is there a character you can relate to this week and why?
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September 8th, 2009
I love writing, and I love books! When reading a great book, everything fades around me and I’m in-story. I connect to characters, and breathe the same air they do, see what they do, and hear the sounds between the pages. When writing, I’m all of that but also riding the creative wave from a different perspective. That’s what writers do, and what readers expect.
This butterfly to me represents the freedom to create; to move freely through story. I wish you all butterfly days, in life and story. My focus has always been to simply enjoy and experience life so that I can capture that in my stories. What gift of story do you value?
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August 28th, 2009
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August 6th, 2009
I loved this when I stumbled upon it the other day! Just a magical story with so much beauty inside…
The Creator gathered all of Creation and said, “I want to hide something from the humans until they are ready for it. It is the realization that they create their own reality.”
The eagle said, “Give it to me, I will take it to the moon.” The Creator said, “No. One day they will go there and find it.” The salmon said, “I will bury it on the bottom of the ocean.” “No. They will go there too.”
The buffalo said, “I will bury it on the Great Plains.” The Creator said, “They will cut into the skin of the Earth and find it even there.”
Grandmother Mole, who lives in the breast of Mother Earth, and who has no physical eyes but sees with spiritual eyes, said, “Put it inside of them.” And the Creator said, “It is done.”
~Author anonymous~
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July 28th, 2009
Hey all, I’m posting today about a part of my life I don’t often talk about. I have two son-in-laws and both have served their country; one is still active duty. He recently returned from his second deployment. When these men came into our lives the truism: what affects one, affects us all, became our reality in a deeper way. I love these two guys, and they’re exactly what I wished for my daughters.
There are families out there that are stationed very far away from home. Life changes down the line when that happens. Our youngest daughter is currently in Alaska, and it’s been a year since I’ve seen her. I know….too long. We’ll be visiting them soon, plans are on the horizon, and I can’t wait to hold them all again in my arms. My firstborn misses having a sister close by, and the grandkids miss their cousins. I remember a time my oldest daughter was stationed in upstate N.Y. with her military husband, and I was separated from her in the same way. We all pulled together as a family and survived.
During deployments, news becomes more than a place to check the local weather out; it becomes a scary peek into what might be happening in certain areas. I’m so grateful my son-in-laws returned home safely from their deployments. My heart goes out to those brave men and women who never made it home.
I want to thank all those who serve our country, and thank the brave men and women left behind with families to raise. In some cases on their own, since they too are far away from home. I know your pain and fears, and wish you all well! Be safe!
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July 16th, 2009
Hey all, you can find me at Magical Musings today on my Friday blog day. I’ll be chatting about a mini-me bookcover escapade my daughter and I cooked up this summer. We love a great laugh! This is my granddaughter and I, mimicking a pose from that fun day. Come on over, and read about it.
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July 2nd, 2009
One of my Magical partners received great news last week. Michelle Diener signed with a dream agent, Marlene Stringer, and we celebrated this week when Michelle announced her news at Magical. I love when amazing things happen to my friends. I wish you much success, Michelle!
Today, I’ll be over at Magical on my Friday blog day. I’ll be discussing Time, not in the normal sense but the magical sense. I hope this update finds you all well. I wish all of you writers out there much success with your stories! And for those getting ready to mail projects out, may they all find the perfect home if they haven’t already. Great stories need to be shared with the world!
And exciting news to share?
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June 14th, 2009
Hey all, it’s been a little busy around here. We got back from Panama City, and loved everything about our vacation this year. Each year we discover something new and after vacationing together as a family for several years, it just gets better and better. One grandchild loves playing in the gulf, the other loves the pool! With four adults, there’s plenty of lifeguards on duty and that makes it nice.
On the homefront, I finished my latest this Thursday, and doing revisions now. I’m reminded with each story to never lose the faith. Ever. Belief is powerful stuff, and allows one to move around and create without fear. And that’s the place I always prefer.
On a note, the same day I finished my manuscript, my youngest granddaughter learned to ride her bike without training wheels. For all of those who visited Magical friday and read my blog there, I can add this to my list of what keeps me humble. Everyone’s accomplishments matter in my family, and none is greater than the other. We celebrate them all, and it makes for some amazing times. My oldest daughter is a photographer, and was recently asked to do senior pictures for someone. She’s enrolled in a photography class, and someone saw her work and emailed her. And my youngest daughter made the Dean’s list this semester. I could go on, but you see how we float around here. And I love it, cause it keeps us all grounded. As parents, our children’s dreams are as precious as our own. And we celebrate them all!
What have you celebrated recently?
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May 28th, 2009
My favorite time of year is on the horizon… summertime rocks! We love this time of year around here, and we always make the most of it. Hubby and I planted some tomatoes, onions, and radishes in a little patch we created with railroad ties. And I bought one of those hanging upside-down tomato growers… I’ll let ya know how that works. 
As far as vacation goes, it’s always Florida. Love that place. I love breathing in all that salty air and sunshine. I think I was a mermaid in a past life. LOL. I swear, the water signs in my family run rampant big time. My mom was an Aquarius, I’m a Cancer along with one granddaughter, and a daughter and granddaughter share the Pisces sign. And trust me, the more you read up on astrology there is definitely something there. Hubby is of the earth, so I guess we nurture one another.
As far as goals this summer, I’ll complete my WIP and go through the editing process. I’m giving myself the summer to get it right and begin my next project, which I’m getting excited about. Love those flashes on the horizon, that compel me take a closer look. I was driving down the road the other day, and a female character for my next project started jabbering in my ear. We’re not talking about a, “Hey there, just wanted to drop by,” comment. We’re talking about the entire 25 minute drive to my daughter’s house. I learned about this gal’s mama, and picked up on her mood and rode the wave with a smile on my face. I very much love what I heard and saw, so the sun came out early that day. I’m excited to start on her story.
Tomorrow is my blog day at Magical, so stop by if you can. I’ll be chatting about the writer’s soul.
What are you plans for the summer?
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I hope all of you had a lovely holiday season, and that this post finds you well. I’ve been off the radar, except for Magical, busy with editing, and delving into a new story. I ran across the little jewel below the other day, and wanted to share. May 2010 bring you closer to your dreams, and once captured that you recognize its beauty!